Methodology for Studies and Research
| Rakennetyyppi: | Opintojakso |
|---|---|
| Koodi: | TIP0604 |
| Tyyppi: | Pakollinen / Perusopinnot |
| OPS: | IB 2014 |
| Taso: | Tradenomi (AMK) |
| Laajuus: | 3 op |
| Vastuuopettaja: | Lautamäki, Satu |
| Opetuskieli: | Englanti |
Toteutukset
| Tot. | Ryhmä(t) | Opiskeluaika | Opettaja(t) | Kieli | Ilmoittautuminen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T-IB-3-1 | 1.9.2015 – 31.5.2016 | Thomas Sabel | Englanti | 14.8.2015 – 30.10.2015 |
| 2 | T-IB-3-2 | 1.9.2015 – 18.12.2015 | Satu Lautamäki | Englanti | 14.8.2015 – 30.10.2015 |
| 3 | T-IB-3-1 | 31.10.2016 – 31.12.2016 | Thomas Sabel | Englanti | 22.8.2016 – 6.11.2016 |
| 4 | T-IB-3-2 | 31.10.2016 – 31.12.2016 | Satu Lautamäki | Englanti | 22.8.2016 – 6.11.2016 |
Osaamistavoitteet
The student will acquire the basic methodology for seeking and analyzing specialized information for writing essays and reports and conducting surveys and research projects typical for bachelor level. The student is able to evaluate the validity and reliability of results.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
Total work load of the course: 81 h
-of which scheduled studies 39 h
-of which autonomous studies: 42 h
Edeltävät opinnot / Suositellut valinnaiset opinnot
General and professional basic studies during the first study year.
Sisältö
Information search and criteria for scientific knowledge. Research process. Definition of the research problem. Research strategies, methods and ethics. Validity and reliability. Reporting of research results. Planning of personal project for final thesis.
Opiskelumateriaali
Ghauri Pervez and Kjell Grönhaug (2005): Research methods in business studies. A practical guide.
Instructions for the final thesis at Vaasa Polytechnic.
Material named by the teacher.
Opetusmuoto / Opetusmenetelmät
Lectures, class discussions, assignments, report writing and presentation.
Arviointikriteerit
5 The student can consistently utilize and discuss research methodology at bachelor level. In assignments and report writing, the student uses various methods for information retrieval and appropriate and latest international sources in the field, by strictly following copyright rules and obligations. In classroom discussions and teamwork, the student is acting and communicating professionally in various groups.
3 The student understands research methodology at bachelor level and produces basic written and oral information in the field. In assignments and report writing, the student uses essential information resources in the field and takes into account copyright rules and obligations. In classroom discussions and teamwork, the student acts in various groups and communicates professionally.
1 The student recognizes the principles of research methodology. In assignments and report writing, the student is able to search for inforatmion from various sources, when given guidance, by being aware of copyright rules and obligations. In classroom discussions and teamwork, the student acts and communicates at the basic level.
Arviointimenetelmät
Exam (Pass/failed). Assignments. Report.